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Rococo Vases and Vessels

ROCOCO STYLE

Rococo was an aesthetic movement in the fine and decorative arts in the 18th century that found its inspiration in nature and fostered an overall lightness and delicacy of form, construction and ornament in interior design. Rococo furniture, while greatly influenced by trends in Italy and Germany, is often called Louis XV style — the movement having reached its best expression during that sybaritic French king’s reign.

The term “rococo” is thought to be a portmanteau of the French words rocaille and coquilles — “rock” and “shells” — organic motifs frequently used in architecture and design of the style.

When it comes to authentic Rococo furniture's characteristics, it is above all sensuous and social. The furniture of earlier eras in Europe had been heavy in every sense; the Rococo period saw the appearance of light-framed upholstered armchairs, side chairs and occasional tables that could easily be moved to form conversational circles.

The signal detail of Rococo furniture design is the gently curved cabriole, or S-shaped chair-, table-, and cabinet-leg. It imitates the bend of a tree limb or a flower stem. In a further reference to nature, furnishings were often asymmetrical and painted white, or in soft, pastel shades. Rococo has become a timeless style, and as the furniture pieces presented on 1stDibs demonstrate, its playful, sculptural forms can provide visual excitement to contemporary, clean-lined spaces.

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Style: Rococo
Delft Blue and White "St Domingo" Tobacco Jar
Delft Blue and White "St Domingo" Tobacco Jar

Delft Blue and White "St Domingo" Tobacco Jar

Located in Chireno, TX

Delft blue and white "St Domingo" tobacco jar with lid, Netherlands, circa 1790-1809. Decorated with floral medallion. Inscribed with "St Domingo," a popular tobacco variety cultivat...

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Vases and Vessels

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Delft, Faience

pair of amphorae Sevres hand painted porcelain with champlevé  Origin France
pair of amphorae Sevres hand painted porcelain with champlevé  Origin France

pair of amphorae Sevres hand painted porcelain with champlevé Origin France

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

A pair of amphorae Sevres hand-painted porcelain with champlevé glaze Origin France perfect condition. The Manufacture nationale de Sèvres is one of the most important and well-known European madame-de-pompadour porcelain...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Vases and Vessels

Materials

Enamel

Pair of French 19th Century Jacob Petit Porcelain Green-Ground Pot-Pourri Vases
Pair of French 19th Century Jacob Petit Porcelain Green-Ground Pot-Pourri Vases

Pair of French 19th Century Jacob Petit Porcelain Green-Ground Pot-Pourri Vases

By Jacob Petit

Located in New York, NY

A Large Pair of French 19th Century Jacob Petit Porcelain Green-Ground Pot-Pourri Vases and Covers, Marked 'JP' on Bottom of Each. Each is of square form with a fantastic green ground. The covered vases are decorated with elaborate panels of village scenes, one either side of each vase, and also floral scenes independently to them. The vases are complete with pierced gilded relief frieze...

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1850s French Antique Rococo Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Small 18th Century French Rococo Brass Planter Flower Pot
Small 18th Century French Rococo Brass Planter Flower Pot

Small 18th Century French Rococo Brass Planter Flower Pot

Located in Copenhagen, K

French Rococo Planter or Flower Pot in Brass, Circa 1780 Period French flower pot with beautiful large Rococo decorations.

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Late 18th Century French Antique Rococo Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Two Large Rococo Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Jugs
Two Large Rococo Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Jugs

Two Large Rococo Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Jugs

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

These jugs (ewers) are magnificent works of decorative art which measure an impressive 1m (39 inches) in height. In their decoration, the jugs are clearly inspired by 18th century Ro...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Rococo Late 19th Century Pair Porcelain Vases Dresden Germany Hand-Painted
Rococo Late 19th Century Pair Porcelain Vases Dresden Germany Hand-Painted

Rococo Late 19th Century Pair Porcelain Vases Dresden Germany Hand-Painted

Located in Uppsala , SE

Cirka 1880 Dresden Germany Dresden porcelain refers to an artistic movement within porcelain making, rather than a specific manufacturer, and is associated with the city of Dresden,...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Floral Painted Antique Glass Vase by Baccarat
Floral Painted Antique Glass Vase by Baccarat

Floral Painted Antique Glass Vase by Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in London, GB

Floral painted antique glass vase by Baccarat. French, 19th century. Measures: height 45cm, diameter 18cm. By the exceptionally highly-regarded ...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

18th Century French Pewter Pitcher
18th Century French Pewter Pitcher

18th Century French Pewter Pitcher

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century French Pewter Pitcher is an elaborately decorated example of fine craftsmanship in everyday items, using techniques that were passed down fr...

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1790s French Antique Rococo Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pewter

Exceptional and Unusual Pair of Porcelain Cerulean and Ormolu Urns
Exceptional and Unusual Pair of Porcelain Cerulean and Ormolu Urns

Exceptional and Unusual Pair of Porcelain Cerulean and Ormolu Urns

Located in New York, NY

Double sided porcelain urns with genre scenes and still life paintings on their reverse. The piece demonstrates the technical excellence of Sèvres porcelain, with delicate gold leaf in the form of foliage and garlands applied to the porcelain itself. The porcelain vases are beautifully decorated with gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts, containing expertly cast lion...

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19th Century Antique Rococo Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Chelsea Derby Lettuce Form Sauce Boat, circa 1760
18th Century Chelsea Derby Lettuce Form Sauce Boat, circa 1760

18th Century Chelsea Derby Lettuce Form Sauce Boat, circa 1760

By Chelsea-Derby

Located in Basildon, GB

18th Century Chelsea Derby Lettuce Form Sauce Boat, circa 1760, leaf-shaped body with a scalloped rim, hand-painted floral design with colourful flowers and green leaves, handle is ...

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Early Meissen Cupid Group 'Allegory Autumn', By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1760
Early Meissen Cupid Group 'Allegory Autumn', By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1760

Early Meissen Cupid Group 'Allegory Autumn', By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1760

Excellent piece of Meissen porcelain of the 18th century: Four cupids in cloths grouped together with a billy goat lying on the ground, a cupid crowned with vines sitting on the anim...

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Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Italian Mecca Vase with Pyrite and Peridot Points
18th Century Italian Mecca Vase with Pyrite and Peridot Points

18th Century Italian Mecca Vase with Pyrite and Peridot Points

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian mecca vase decorated with pyrite and peridot points and sits on a polished coordinating glass base. The 18th century mecca vase is ...

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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal, Pyrite, Metal

Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Jardinière and Vase Garniture Suite
Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Jardinière and Vase Garniture Suite

Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Jardinière and Vase Garniture Suite

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

Sèvres style porcelain and gilt bronze jardinière and vase garniture suite French, late 19th century Measures: Vases: height 72cm, width 36cm, depth 22cm Urn: height 53cm, width 5...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century French Milk Glass Goblet
18th Century French Milk Glass Goblet

18th Century French Milk Glass Goblet

By Bernard Perrot

Located in Basildon, GB

An 18th Century French Milk Glass, attributed to Bernard Perrot's Orleans workshop. Hand decorated opaline glass with red, blue and green flowers and leaves. With a French motto tran...

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18th Century French Antique Rococo Vases and Vessels

Materials

Milk Glass

Rococo Porcelain White Flowers Herend Large Two Handled Vase Hand-painted 1950
Rococo Porcelain White Flowers Herend Large Two Handled Vase Hand-painted 1950

Rococo Porcelain White Flowers Herend Large Two Handled Vase Hand-painted 1950

By Herend

Located in Uppsala , SE

A Large Vintage Vase Herend Hungary 1950-1960 according to a mark Delicately hand-painted wit various beautiful flowers 2 handles have Baroque style shape and richly gilded Height...

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1950s Vintage Rococo Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Holy Oils Vase or Container, Pewter, 18th Century
Holy Oils Vase or Container, Pewter, 18th Century

Holy Oils Vase or Container, Pewter, 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Santos Oils container. Pewter. Century XVIII. Container made of pewter that has a foot, a body with curves, two handles and a lid. Its exterior decoration shows a clear influence o...

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18th Century European Antique Rococo Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Lamp Bases by Picard
Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Lamp Bases by Picard

Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Lamp Bases by Picard

By Henri Picard

Located in London, GB

Pair of gilt-bronze mounted Sèvres porcelain lamp bases by Picard French, Late 19th Century Height 52cm, width 21cm, depth 16cm These superb pieces are a pair of Sèvres style po...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ormolu

French Porcelain Potpourri Pots
French Porcelain Potpourri Pots

French Porcelain Potpourri Pots

By Jacob Petit

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pairs of adorable children adorn these charming potpourri pots attributed to famed French porcelain maker Jacob Petit, one of the finest porcelain artis...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Porcelain Bottles Probably by Jacob Petit
Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Porcelain Bottles Probably by Jacob Petit

Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Porcelain Bottles Probably by Jacob Petit

By Jacob Petit

Located in London, GB

Pair of Rococo style gilt porcelain bottles probably by Jacob Petit French, 19th century Measures: Height 22.5cm, width 9cm, depth 6cm This pair of bottles, attributed to Jacob ...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Enamel and Crystal Six Part Jardinière, France, Late 19th Century
Enamel and Crystal Six Part Jardinière, France, Late 19th Century

Enamel and Crystal Six Part Jardinière, France, Late 19th Century

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Enamel and crystal six part jardinière, France, late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

English 19th Century Gilt Bronze Collection of Decorative Urns
English 19th Century Gilt Bronze Collection of Decorative Urns

English 19th Century Gilt Bronze Collection of Decorative Urns

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

A gilt bronze garniture de fireplace by Elkington and Company Conceived in the Rococo manner, the gilt bronze being excellently cast and planished, the suite consisting of a central two handled baluster form vase, two similar and smaller, and a pair of ewers, marked to the underside with the makers mark, circa 1850 Elkington and Company, formed by the brothers George and Henry, was founded in the 1830s, after perfecting their newly patented method of electro plating in gold and silver, for which their first patent was granted in 1840. They exhibited at the European and British 19th century Great Exhibitions, and were given permission by Queen Victoria in 1868 to copy the collection of Royal Plate...

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19th Century English Antique Rococo Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Rococo vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Meissen Porcelain, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Pasquale Rubati, and Jacob Petit. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $344 and tops out at $285,000 while the average work can sell for $5,326.